US Bridges

Ellijay Road over Pickett Branch

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · 7.5 MI S of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300020

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellijay Road over Pickett Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ellijay Road over Pickett Branch in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEllijay Road
CrossesPickett Branch
Location7.5 MI S of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 1360
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.58998, -84.53275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellijay Road over Pickett Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellijay Road over Pickett Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ellijay Road over Pickett Branch carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellijay Road over Pickett Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ellijay Road over Pickett Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.